Taraj - Khanpur, Jhalawar

Taraj is a village situated in the Khanpur tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khanpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Taraj village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taraj is 103978. The village covers a total geographical area of 2314.5 hectares and falls under the 326035 pincode. Aklera is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Taraj village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Taraj

According to the 2011 Census, Taraj village had a total population of 4,698 people, including 2,449 males and 2,249 females, living in 926 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.54%, with male literacy at 82.80% and female literacy at 49.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 932, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 259.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Taraj

Taraj is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Taraj

Taraj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Salpura, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aklera to Taraj is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Taraj is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taraj

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Taraj village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Taraj

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Taraj village are given below:

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